D Cold Total: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

D Cold Total Benefits & Uses

D Cold Total is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Common Cold
Blocked Nose
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Headache
Pain

D Cold Total Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: strength 25 mg Caffeine, 500 mg Paracetamol and 5 mg Phenylephrine, take 2 capsule/tablet 4 times daily
Adult	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: strength 25 mg Caffeine, 500 mg Paracetamol and 5 mg Phenylephrine, take 2 capsule/tablet 4 times daily
Geriatric	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: strength 25 mg Caffeine, 500 mg Paracetamol and 5 mg Phenylephrine, take 2 capsule/tablet 4 times daily

D Cold Total Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when D Cold Total is used -

Severe

Liver Damage
Steven-johnsons syndrome
Anaphylactic reaction
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Edema
Increased Heart Rate

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)
Erythema
Gastritis (Read More - How to Cure Bloating in the Stomach: Diet Tips and Home Remedies)
Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level)
Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Increased blood pressure
Blurred vision

Mild

Swelling
Rash
Diarrhoea
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Insomnia
Nausea or vomiting
Dyspepsia
Tremor
Irritability
Headache
Restlessness

D Cold Total Related Warnings

Is the use of D Cold Total safe for pregnant women?

D Cold Total may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take D Cold Total again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of D Cold Total safe during breastfeeding?

D Cold Total has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of D Cold Total on the Kidneys?

D Cold Total has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of D Cold Total on the Liver?

Side effects of D Cold Total rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of D Cold Total on the Heart?

D Cold Total may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Severe Interaction of D Cold Total with Other Drugs

D Cold Total should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Oxyphenbutazone

Metamizole

Severe

Leflunomide

Pilocarpine

Ethanol

Ethanol Liquid

Imatinib Mesylate

Isoniazid

Lamotrigine

Amantadine

Tizanidine

Doxepin

Selegiline

Amitriptyline

Amoxapine

Moderate

Mild

Carbamazepine

Phenobarbital

D Cold Total Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take D Cold Total unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Shock
Liver Disease
Drug Allergies
Alcoholism
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Neutropenia
Panic Attack and Disorder
Arrhythmia
Hyperthyroidism
Peptic Ulcer
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
High Blood Pressure
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
Angina
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Hyperthyroidism
Diabetes
Glaucoma
Thyroid problems

Frequently asked Questions about D Cold Total

Is this D Cold Total habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of D Cold Total has not been reported.

D Cold Total Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and D Cold Total

Taking D Cold Total with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and D Cold Total

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking D Cold Total with alcohol.

Frequently asked Questions about D Cold Total

Question almost 6 years ago

What is the treatment for D Cold Total poisoning?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

As we know D Cold Total is most widely used 'over-the-counter' analgesic/antipyretic medicine. However, paracetamol overdose can cause serious adverse effects on the liver, it may be fatal. But fortunately, there is an antidote, N-acetylcysteine (NAC) given within 8 hours of D Cold Total ingestion which usually can prevent all serious side effects of D Cold Total poisoning. However, do not take NAC without consulting a doctor as your doctor will tell you the right way and methods to help you relieve from this drug poisoning.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is it safe to use D Cold Total in pregnancy?

D Cold Total is being used by pregnant women for many years without any evident harmful effects on the baby. That's why it is usually recommended as the first-line painkiller for pregnant women. But it is not possible to say that this medicine is completely safe to use in pregnancy. You are highly recommended to check with your doctor/gynaecologist before taking any medicine even [medicine] during pregnancy.

Question over 5 years ago

What precautions should be taken while taking D Cold Total?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

D Cold Total is a safe drug no much precautions are to be taken. However, alcohol should be completely avoided. If you have any previous history of kidney and liver diseases keep your doctor informed before taking this drug.

Question about 6 years ago

What is D Cold Total?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

D Cold Total is a brand name for paracetamol. It is an analgesic and antipyretic medication used to treat mild to moderate pain and fever. Even WHO has considered this drug to be an essential medicine for basic healthcare requirements. Paracetamol is one of the most commonly used 'over-the-counter' medicine. It is often prescribed as one of the first-line treatment options for pain and fever with minimum side effects.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I use D Cold Total with an antihistamine?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, D Cold Total can be taken safely with a less sedative antihistaminic drug like cetirizine and loratadine etc. No harmful effects are reported. However, another group of antihistamine drug which causes drowsiness and sleepiness like chlorpheniramine, diphenhydramine etc. should not be taken together unless and until recommended by your doctor.